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Pigeon Forge, Tennessee Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 10% from the last 14 days)
  • Few reposted listings (36% appear duplicated)
  • High share of long-open postings (54% open 30+ days)

Pigeon Forge, Tennessee job market overview (May 2026)

The Pigeon Forge, Tennessee job market is currently weak, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 80 active job postings tracked here, 54% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in cook / kitchen and server / host, with food service / restaurants as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Expect longer response times from employers — many roles sit open for over a month.
  • Best opportunities are in cook / kitchen and server / host.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Pigeon Forge, Tennessee job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.

Top categories

  • Cook / Kitchen14
  • Server / Host12
  • Retail Associate11
  • Store Supervisor / Manager6
  • Crew / Cashier4
  • Restaurant Manager / GM3

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Cooks, Restaurant6
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers5
  • Waiters and Waitresses4
  • Retail Salespersons4
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers3
  • Dishwashers3

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Food Service / Restaurants57
  • Retail28
  • Consumer Goods6
  • Healthcare5

Employment mix

  • Unspecified77 · 96%
  • Part-time2 · 3%
  • Full-time1 · 1%

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